South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphires, Aquamarine, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
This ring is totally handmade by Italian master godlstmihs Diamonds 0.18 ct Blue sapphires 8.14 ct Aquamarine 2.91 ct South sea Pearl 1.5 g 11mm Total weight 17.1 g Band Width 2 cm ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.14 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.14 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond and Pink Sapphire Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Pink Sapphire 2.14CT Color G-H Clarity SI...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Parrot Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond & Multi-Sapphire Garnet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.50x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.15 CT 8 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 8 Green Garnet 0.15 CT 5 Orange Sapphire 0.08 CT 62 PS/RU 0.80 CT 5 Yel...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...
Parrot Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond & Multi-Sapphire Garnet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.50x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.20 CT 8 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 8 Green Garnet 0.16 CT 5 Orange Sapphire 0.09 CT 64 PS/RU .80 CT 5 Yell...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...
Yellow Topaz, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.44 ct Rubies and Sapphires 1.96 ct Yellow Topaz 28.55 ct - 24 mm x 12 mm Total Weight 21.30 gr RF +FCEG Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any inquiries,plea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Cushion Cut Sapphires 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Yellow Cushion Cut Sapphires 14K White Gold Halo Ring showcases a harmonious blend of natural diamonds and fancy yellow diamonds.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White/Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Jade and Pink Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Soothes the mind, releasing negative thoughts. Details on Ring 18KWY - 8.38gm 1 JADE -0.31 CT 8 PINK SAPPHIRE -1.50 CT 48 ROUND DIAMONDS - 0.64 CT Size US 6.5.
Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Parrot Bird Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond & Multi-Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x1.00x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Black Diamonds 0.02 CT 9 Blue Sapphire 0.15 CT 8 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 9 Orange Sapphire 0.12 CT 58 RU/PS 0.70 CT 5 Y...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow...
2.14 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.14 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond and Pink Sapphire Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Pink Sapphire 2.14CT Color G-H Clarity SI ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Ct Emerald Bridal Ring For Women 14K Gold Zambian Emerald Ribbon Ring Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Bridal Ring, Emerald and Sapphire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, Ribbon Style Emerald Ring** Graceful, romantic, and timeless, this handcrafted ribbon-styl...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire stone of medium Blue color old diamond cut Ø 4mm x 2 mm deep / about 0.5ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US /2 gr
Located in SE
104 years old Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum or White Gold settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gemstone Blue 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Sapphire Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring features full-cut diamonds (D 0.08 CT), very fine cut diamonds (VFCD 0.12 CT), black diamonds (BD 0.04 CT), and a captivating blue sapphire (BS 0.13 CT).
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Star Sapphire Gold Claw Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very unusual unisex yellow gold ring, designed around a natural star sapphire (ca. 6 ct), which is being clawed by the gold ring.
Star Sapphire, 10k Gold
Colour Burst Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Colour Burst Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring is a luxurious piece designed in 14K yellow gold, featuring a harmonious blend of diamonds and multi sapphires.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Motion 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pink Sapphire Motion 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring features a stunning array of Pink Sapphires paired with the vibrant energy of Rubies, set in luxurious 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11 Carat Jade Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Antique Cocktail Ring Retro Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB NATURAL 11 CARAT LAVENDER JADE AND SAPPHIRE RING IN 14K GOLD. THE ANTIQUE ART DECO - RETRO RING IS CENTERED WITH A STUNNING 11 CT LAVENDER JADE CABOCHON OF GREA...
Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage style 14k gold ring with blue sapphire and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Depends from size Central stone: Natural sapphire Weight: 0.70 ct, round cut, color - blue Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Surrounding stone: Diamonds: 8 pieces, weight - 0.08 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$958Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire, Chrome Diopside and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural sapphires: 4 pieces, weight - 0.60 ct total, round shape, yellow color.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
New 14k Gold Colombian Emerald & Sapphire Sideways Engagement Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Colombian Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Medium Green Color - 0.67 ct (exact) (14) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set ...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Geometric Art Design Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Every piece of opals has its colors and patterns, which is perfect for designers to create unique engagement rings for someone extra special. We use 100% Natural & Ethically opa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.13 ct Multicolor Sapphires 7.66 ct Total weight 14.2 g head ring dimension 3 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm Italian size 17 Fren...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Platinum-topped 14K Gold, Sapphire, & Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold with platinum-topped elements.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
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14 karat gold ring with genuine sapphires and tanzanites
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gemstones (all are tested by professional gemmologist): Genuine sapphires - 2 pieces Oval cut, weight - 2 x 0.40 ct = 0.80 ct, transparent, yellow color.
Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Orange Sapphire & Diamonds Pearl Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "34 White Diamonds 0.12 CT 11 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 8 Green Garnet 0.13 CT 40 Orange Sapphire 0.41 CT 4 White Shell 1.95 CT 12 Yellow Sapphire 0.11 C...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 4.5- This lovely ring features one triangular sapphire (8 mm x 8 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in polished...
Yellow Gold
Joke Quick White Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline No Heat sapphire Pink Spinel Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed to follow your finger’s natural curve, this ring offers an exceptional, comfortable fit. The setting of these stones on a blackened silver base creates a contrasting dark b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Par...
Retro Diamond Sapphire Bow Bi-Color 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This unique Retro ring is 1940 ca Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 KT bi-color white and yellow for more effect Superb large bow design crafted in a lovely open work set throughou...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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14k Gold Ring with Paraiba Color Apatite Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Central gemstone: apatite Color: Paraiba blue (looks like paraiba tourmaline) Oval cut, weight - 1.20 ct. approx Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Other stones: 2 pieces pear shap...
Apatite, Paraiba, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
$958Sale Price / item|31% Off
14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Sapphires, Amethysts and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Color: Green Clarity: Transparent with inclusions (See in photo) Other stones: Natural amethysts: 2 pieces, weight - 1.10 ct total, pear shape, violet color. Natural sapphires: 4 pie...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique French 18K Gold Sapphire and Old-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A rare and romantic piece—perfect as an engagement ring or a refined addition to any collection. Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Center Stone: Cabochon sapphire Diamonds: 8...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rosior Portugal One-of-a-Kind Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Gemstone & Metal Details Metal: 19.2k Yellow Gold (Portuguese Standard) Certified Diamonds: 41 GIA-Certified Diamonds, total 0.17 ct (Reports Nos. 6482153599–929) 8 IGI-Certified...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphi...
Parrot Bird Green Garnet Diamond Sapphire & Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.45x1.70x3.25cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.15 CT 8 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 53 Green Garnet 0.62 CT 57 Pink Sapphire 0.69 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.67 CT 1...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1935 Halo Ring Sapphire Spinel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.25 US / 1.4 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring, band in solid 18K Orange Gold with top of the crown in White Gold holding Blue Sapphire and 8 old European diamond cut White Spinel stones. Sapphire is to small to say for...
Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters decorated with large sized natural, transparent, very likely untreated, light Cornflower Blue Sapphire likely of Ceylon origin.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with a row of natural Rubies, Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Purple Sapphire solid 18K Gold Siver Ø US7.25 / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
A ring from ca 1910s-1930s with navette - shaped Silver crown 20mm x 12mm decorated with cabochon cut lab made Purple/ Sapphire stone 10 x 8 x 4 mm / ca 3.5 ct that seems to change c...
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.18ct 18k gold 4.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a sapphire, brilliant-cut diamond, and single-cut diamond 0.18 ct - F/G - SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16.25 (51) Detailed description: The top of the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Giotto Collection Ring. Ring size 57 EU - size 8 USA The gold head of the ring is diameter 6 mm height 4 mm The citrine is ct: 0.45, diamete...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.92 Blue Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 5 mm Band Width: 2 mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6-8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 3.9 Grams Center Stone: 0.92 CT Blue Sapp Side Stone: 0....
Blue Sapphire
Halo Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø4.5US /5gr.
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut Diamonds set in Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1954 Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire 0.64 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.75 /2.43gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ring natural 2ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7US /5.8gr
Located in SE
Vintage Everyday type ring, hallmarked 18K and 756. The band is 8 mm at its widest, made of solid Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1957 Nordic Ring natural 0.6ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8/ 3.65gr
Located in SE
67 Years old Classic Cluster Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum decorated with three natural Light / Medium Blue Sapphires and Diamonds of old European Diamond cut..
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Italian Edwardian Verneuil Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Gent ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Further details: Age: 1920 circa Country of origin: Italy Gems: 1 old European cut of .33 Ct 4.5 mm. Metal: 18 KT gold electronically tested Wight: 7.7 grams Measures: Top of the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930 Halo Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS6/2.25g
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Halo Ring. Band in solid 18K Greenish Yellow Gold with Silver openwork crown featuring natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
1927 Ring 1ctw natural Diamond Sapphire solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.75/1.3gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Ring with band in solid 18 k Yellow Gold with top of the crown and parts of the shoulders in Platinum featuring two old European diamond cut Diamonds Ø 3.75 mm x 2....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mexican Fire Opal Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Ring size 53 EU - size 6,5 USA The gold head of the ring is diameter mm 8 height mm 4 The red mexican fire opal is ct :0.60 diameter 6 mm 18KT GOLD :GR 5,27 Also available neckl...
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Infinity 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in 14K gold with options for both yellow and white gold, this ring is adorned with a dazzling combination of natural diamonds, emeralds, blue sapphires, and pink sapphires.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
Ring created in 1924, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three rows of 12 natural Rubies, Diamonds, and Sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat Gold Cushion-Cut Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Cushion Band Width: 1-2 mm, 2-3 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 3 Stone: Gemstone Diamond Color: Brown, H-I Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 14K yellow gold, the Heart Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring features a breathtaking combination of natural fancy diamonds, vibrant emeralds, and pink s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crossover Band Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Crossover Band Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a breathtaking masterpiece crafted from luxurious 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garavelli 18 KT Yellow Gold Ring with cabochon malachite, diamonds and emeralds
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Ring size 52 EU 6 USA The cabochon malachite stone is diameter mm 8 height mm 4 and its weight is ct 3.05 18KT GOLD :GR 6.96 Emeralds ct 0.07 White diamonds ct 0,09 Made in Italy...
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow and rose gold, the ring features a stunning array of fancy diamonds, pink sapphires, rubies, blue sapphires, and emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heart Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 14K yellow gold, the Heart Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring features a breathtaking combination of natural fancy diamonds, vibrant emeralds, and pink s...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.